Leupold M8-4X Compact

azoil · Post by **azoil** » Fri Feb 15, 2008 9:04 pm

Anyone use one of these?

I bought it last year and have yet to install it on a rifle I bought it as New in Box. I am trying to decide if I want to keep it and mount it on a 30-30 or just sell it.

It is a nice little scope they do not make it any more. It is very compact for sure.

Post by **Hobie** » Fri Feb 15, 2008 9:21 pm

Some things are worth hoarding.

azoil · Post by **azoil** » Fri Feb 15, 2008 9:21 pm

crs · Post by **crs** » Fri Feb 15, 2008 10:08 pm

I have a M8 4x with duplex crosshairs on my M70 featherweight .308, but I do not know if it was called a compact. It has been on the rifle for many years and has helped punch a lot of paper targets and slay many a deer. I have often considered replacing it with a new 2.5 x8 vari X III, but just have not got around to it. So many things to do, so little time.

jbm1968 · Post by **jbm1968** » Fri Feb 15, 2008 10:55 pm

I would keep it for sure. Those are my favorite scopes!

Post by **Old Savage** » Fri Feb 15, 2008 11:50 pm

Here is a compact next to the old regular 4x - excellent all around choice. Wait a minute come to think of it they are no good better just send it on over here.

Post by **Old Savage** » Fri Feb 15, 2008 11:52 pm

They don't make it any more????? Which one do you have. Pics?

azoil · Post by **azoil** » Fri Feb 15, 2008 11:54 pm

Here is the rifle I am considering it for.

This is the "Alamo Commemorative" that Marlin refurb'ed.

azoil · Post by **azoil** » Fri Feb 15, 2008 11:56 pm

Here is the scope:

Post by **Old Savage** » Sat Feb 16, 2008 12:03 am

Better send it over so I can put it on one of these, how much?

Post by **Old Savage** » Sat Feb 16, 2008 12:31 am

You are right they don't make those and I think that is an excellent choice.

Bigahh · Post by **Bigahh** » Sat Feb 16, 2008 7:17 am

WOW! Hard to imagine they stopped making them! Their 2 1/2 power must be a huge seller! The 4x is a perfect scope!

Cocked & Locked · Post by **Cocked & Locked** » Sat Feb 16, 2008 8:18 am

YES...great scope! I had one on a Remington Model 7 stainless/synthetic lightweight rifle chambered in .308.

It was a great scope/rifle combo. Ex-wife took the rifle and scope as she had claimed it as her deer hunting rig.

I miss that scope and rifle, but I don't miss her.

uhh...you don't happen to have a Remington Model 7 .308 there with it do you?

edsguns · Post by **edsguns** » Sat Feb 16, 2008 9:31 am

Azoil, I have a regular 4x M8 on a Ruger#1, good size for the ring spacing and an excellent scope. I think 4x is a VERY useful size for an all around compact and rugged scope for most all big game hunting. I own several other Redfield and Weaver 4 power scopes and I've used them to scope animals at over 200yds and it's more than sufficient for precise shot placement, as I've shot some sub 1" groups at 100yds using them. I think you have hit on a perfect combination! good luck

Caco · Post by **Caco** » Sat Feb 16, 2008 10:23 am

Bought one used as a 22 scope-came in the 4x compact box not marked as 22. Not shure, but wonder if the new 200$ 22 scope isn't the same package but with the 50 yd parallax? What Parallax did the old compact have. This 22 scope has really fine cross hairs. Could it just be the compact?
Dave

dr walker · Post by **dr walker** » Sat Feb 16, 2008 10:35 am

You might as well mount it and try it out, if you dont like it you can pop it back in the box for another time.

azoil · Post by **azoil** » Sat Feb 16, 2008 10:49 am

Bigahh wrote:WOW! Hard to imagine they stopped making them! Their 2 1/2 power must be a huge seller! The 4x is a perfect scope!

Yeah I know, but I think they replaced it with their FX-II Compact - nearly $300.

azoil · Post by **azoil** » Sat Feb 16, 2008 10:50 am

Cocked & Locked wrote:YES...great scope! I had one on a Remington Model 7 stainless/synthetic lightweight rifle chambered in .308.

It was a great scope/rifle combo. Ex-wife took the rifle and scope as she had claimed it as her deer hunting rig.

I miss that scope and rifle, but I don't miss her.

uhh...you don't happen to have a Remington Model 7 .308 there with it do you?

C&L,
No 308, but my Dad's 7mm-08 Remington 788 is in the safe.

azoil · Post by **azoil** » Sat Feb 16, 2008 10:51 am

Caco wrote:Bought one used as a 22 scope-came in the 4x compact box not marked as 22. Not shure, but wonder if the new 200$ 22 scope isn't the same package but with the 50 yd parallax? What Parallax did the old compact have. This 22 scope has really fine cross hairs. Could it just be the compact?
Dave

I'll have to look at these and check. I have a 22 rimfire scope on my Henry 22.

azoil · Post by **azoil** » Sat Feb 16, 2008 10:56 am

Ed & Doc,

Only thing that concerns me is the chance of a shot beyond 200yds in AZ is fairly good. I was thinking about going with another 2-7 rather than the 4x. But like dr walker says, I can always try it. However, if I do that then it would likely have ring marks on it.

No big deal. I was thinking it would be a handy size on the little "Alamo gun". I may just go ahead and mount it.

azoil · Post by **azoil** » Sat Feb 16, 2008 8:15 pm

Well, I was listing the other Leupold I have on EBay and just went ahead and listed this one. Will see what happens.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi ... :IT&ih=017

Post by **Old Savage** » Sat Feb 16, 2008 9:23 pm

Can't believe you are getting rid of that compact 4x.

azoil · Post by **azoil** » Sat Feb 16, 2008 9:31 pm

Might not Fred. Depends on if it sells. If it doesn't sell, I am gonna put it on my 1894C.

azoil · Post by **azoil** » Sun Feb 17, 2008 11:34 pm

Hey Fred,

It is packed and has your address on it. It will go out on Tuesday.

Post by **Old Savage** » Sun Feb 17, 2008 11:58 pm

Tycer · Post by **Tycer** » Mon Feb 18, 2008 8:13 am

azoil wrote:Ed & Doc,

Only thing that concerns me is the chance of a shot beyond 200yds in AZ is fairly good. I was thinking about going with another 2-7 rather than the 4x. But like dr walker says, I can always try it. However, if I do that then it would likely have ring marks on it.

No big deal. I was thinking it would be a handy size on the little "Alamo gun". I may just go ahead and mount it.

IMHO a 4x scope is good on game past 400 yds. If you'll take a shot with a peep at 125, you can about multiply that by 4.......